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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,033.46, 616,482.96 and 144,731.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,033.46, 616,482.96 and 144,731.38 is: 217,073.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,033.46 : 616,482.96 = 144,731.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,033.46/616,482.96 = 144,731.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,033.46x = 616,482.96 × 144,731.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,033.46x = 89,224,429,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,224,429,547.28/411,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217,073.40

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